A business providing economical professional audio and video recordings for musicians and another teaching novice drum students took home the top prizes in the business plan contest.

A business providing economical professional audio and video recordings for musicians and another teaching novice drum students took home the top prizes in the University of North Texas’ second Music Entrepreneurship Competition.

Undergraduate and graduate students from UNT’s College of Music competed April 22 for more than $19,000 in cash prizes. Through the contest, the university hopes to enrich the North Texas arts and student business community, according to Fabiana Claure, UNT’s director of career development and entrepreneurship in music.

Third prize: FINKTank

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Shed Light Inc.

Shed Light Inc., by Albert Harris, seeks to cultivate and support positive role models in the entertainment industry and break down negative stereotypes, particularly in the genre of hip hop. Harris also won the Sweetwater Sound, Inc Audience Choice Award, earning another $1,000.

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